Overview
LA FORCE wastewater treatment plant in La Force, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, serves about 4,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated water into the Dordogne River basin, supporting local water quality.
LA FORCE is a wastewater treatment plant located in La Force, a commune in the Dordogne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,515, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French regulations. It is situated near the Dordogne River, a major watercourse in the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant has a designed capacity of 7,000 cubic meters per day and currently discharges an average volume of about 805 cubic meters per day, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Dordogne River. The Dordogne flows westward through the Aquitaine basin and eventually reaches the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Dordogne River basin, which flows into the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The Dordogne is a key river in southwestern France, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and migratory fish species. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient pollution, helping to protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the estuary.
Frequently asked questions
LA FORCE is located in La Force, a commune in the Dordogne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. The address is Chemin de Riandaule, La Force, 24130.
The plant serves approximately 4,515 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Dordogne River. The Dordogne flows to the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.
LA FORCE employs advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a French plant, LA FORCE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent and advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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